Municipal tax trend and growth pressures in Ontario towns
The piece argues that rising tax rates accompany municipal upgrades such as sewerage, road resurfacing, and new industry. It notes small towns face higher levies to fund capital projects while welcoming industrial growth to support residents and services. It mentions Halton region developments, Lakeshore residents’ concerns, and shifts toward smaller, self contained communities with parking access and local shops.
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Canada
Ontario
Halton
Peel
Malton
Brampton
Acton
Driving Privilege Rules Warn Drivers in Department Circular
A Department of Highways circular cautions that many drivers lose driving privileges for violations of road laws. It notes suspensions for reckless or drunk driving, leaving the scene, motor manslaughter, criminal negligence, and other offenses under the Highway Traffic Act, urging careful, courteous night driving to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
On the Fringe Heavy Industry and Population Growth
The article notes expansion along Lake Ontario from St Catharines to Niagara Falls, highlighting shipping facilities and regional advantages. It discusses Canadian and European industry interest, suggesting future growth and increased attention in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ontario
St Catharnes
Niacara Falls
Canaduan Industres
Political row over Warden appointments in Huron County
The Chesley Enterprise notes Huron County uses party politics to appoint a Warden and committee chairs. With a Conservative majority on council, Liberals claim there are not enough Liberal voices, while Halton favors seniority and municipal rotation over party. Some call for depoliticizing appointments.
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Chesley Enterprise
Huron County
Huron
Halton
Ontario
Huron County Council
Editorial Notes on Snow Piles and Groundhog Predictions
Editorial notes mark snow piles as less daunting than early winter and hope February stays manageable. Groundhog predictions are described as at least capricious.
Orangesdale Grants Band In Town Summer Funding
A town band receives a 350 dollar grant from the Orangesdale at its first session. The funds are intended to support the band through the summer months as it realigns finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itas
Dance and Fire Trucks Stir Trafalgar Township Hall
Report notes a woman in red at a Trafalgar township hall dance in March, sitting out each dance with male company arranged by the fire truck crew. The Trafalgar fire truck is “going to the dance” while Bronte’s stays home.
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Trafalgar Township
March
Trafalgar
Bronte
Georgetown
South
Texas
Italy
Hays Limited
CBC TV Announces August Start For New Television Staff
CBC general manager Donald Manson says an intensive training course for about 60 new CBC employees has begun in Toronto and Montreal. By August the CBC expects 180 to 190 trained staff, split roughly between Montreal and Toronto, to begin television operations with a six month program focusing on one camera production and hands on training.
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CBC
Donald Manson
Toronto
Montreal
Proram
A. Davidson Dunton
Knox Church Toronto Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school at 10 00 am and Divine Worship at 11 00 am. The Young Peoples Society of Knox Church leads the evening service and parade. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Young Peoples
Young Peoples Society of Knox Church
Toronto
Baptist Church Acton Sunday Service Notice
Baptist Church Acton invites attendees to a February 10 1952 schedule with 1030 am Sunday School 1120 am The Clergyman Church 700 pm Something Anyone can Have Tonight 8 pm Prayer Meeting 720 pm Study Group 010 p am Digeuaien period. Friday 4 pm. Afiasion Bhand. To m Jr BYPU pm. So BYRU Welcome to AB.
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Clerygyman
Afiasion Bhand
Tom, Jr Bypu
Sunday Religious Services Schedule for February 11 1942
Sunday timetable lists 900 am Holy Communion 1000 am Sunday School 1100 am Beginners Class and 1100 am Evening Prayer with further details implied by the fragment.
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Haly
Growing Acton Surges in Population in Halton County
Loyd Kitchener reports 19 Boers killed 6 wounded 142 taken prisoner and 48 surrendered last week. Census lists Acton 1 484 Burlington 1 310 Georgetown 2 313 Oakville 1 643 Milton 1 978. Acton grows while others lag. H H Cook elected warden by acclamation. Local notes cover Olive Branch officers and accidents involving Master Frank Havill and John Brown at Acton works.
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Loyd Kitchener
Halton
Acton
Burlington
Georgetown
Oakville
Milton
H. H. Cook
Olive Branch
P.C.R
Thomas Gamble
H. A. McKeague
Frank Havill
George Havill
Agnes St
John Brown
Acton Tanning Works Company
Brown
Local hockey changes and town notes reflect 1932 winter mood
Georgetown retires from the local Intermediate hockey group while Acton’s season faces no further postponements with artificial ice if needed. Wilfred G. Mino of Limehouse wins first prize in a county essay contest. Acton Fall Fair directors name F L Wright secretary. Dublin crowds fill town hall at annual dance. A quiet wedding in Rockwood unites Hannah Elizabeth Cheyne and Fraser Plummer. Joseph Holmes dies at 77 at Bower Avenue home. Canadian Pacific Railway operates 17 000 miles versus 13 100 for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.
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Georgetown
Acton
Wilfred G. Mino
Limehoukk
Rockwood
Hannah Elizabeth
George Cheyne
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Che Acton Free Press
Mall St LE
Ont
Audit Bureau of
Circulatons
CWNA
Ontario-Quebec
United States
Chiss Mail
Post Office Department
Ottawa
G A. Dills
Norrh East Wrest South
Vernon Dynes
Burhington Gazette
Farm News
Halton Farms
Georgetown Herald
Oakville Record Star
Burlington Gazette
Milton Champion
Acton Free Press
CBC TV. O.K
United Church of Canada
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
B.A
Bower Avenue
Mine O. M. Lampard
A.T.C.M
Aera Saareday
Aim
Wuld
Thomas Hood
Presbyterian Church In Canada
KSON
Robert JS Armstrong
Alban's Church
Mechtosh
Hamilton
Whlue
The
Free Press
Holmes
Joseph Holmes
Margaret Mc
Auley King
Canadian Pacific Railway
Atcheson
Yop
Cka
Santa Fe
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Mill St
Church St
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River St
River Street
A. J. Buchanarl
Leishman’ Block
George A. Sirrs
Mil
B. D. Young
B.V Sc Cc
Ll. Young
D.V.M
Veterinary Surgeons
Omer
Brookville
F. G. Oakes
Leatherians
Barrister
Notary Public Omer Love Phone Restm
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy Hos Metropolitsen Blay
Victorna Sto Torey Ely
Victor Brumley
WM. C Milligan
CH. Dyment Realtor
Wentworth Sto S. Hamison
Andy Frank
Campbellville
Vhone
General Insurance
Travellers’ Guide
Acre
Gray Coach Lines
Alboon
Westhound
Lfopm
Tae Sante Ritvhenet
Chais
Sareday
Bob
Hole
Canadian National Railways
Daddy
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